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GboyegaD: This is one of the challenges of the Nigerian Youth creating obstacle where actually there is none. Just strive to finish with an Upper Credit and I can assure you by WES evaluation, you sure would meet the minimum 3.0 GPA required for admission. Like Ak adviced, you would need to prepare well for the GRE and get a good score and write a very good statement of purpose and you sure would get the desired admission.
Lastly, I would advise you read well about the funding options in your school so that you are sure they have very good funding to see you through school.

aktunde: As for the guy asking me not to return now, wetin I wan come do? As a Grad student working in the Technology department of my school, I get paid more than what an average professor of more than 30 years of experience will get in Nigeria. So, how would I come down and start competing for the same peanuts with those cruel lecturers (local champions) who see themselves as kings and terrors in the classroom? Here in the U.S, my professors address us as "sir" and "ma'am". When in office, they keep their doors widely open except when the weather is cold. But in Naija, lecturers/professors offices are not only closed. They are always locked (probably because they always have babes inside). And when the babe manages to open the door for you, the stern look on the the lecturers face will make you forget why you came initially. I never forget all these memories, and I feel like coursing out all those rude lecturers/professors in Nigeria, each time I see the way professors respect students here. It's just something different. So my brother even if I return (which I don't even think of doing except visiting), I am not coming to work with those kind of sadists. I will rather set myself up, and run a business of my own.

[b]Note: [/b]I am not trying to paint the U.S as the best solution to everything (the discrimination or whatever). My experience in the U.S just happens to be on the good sides. Others have their stories which might be horrible. So, the best thing is either you have HND or Bsc or even Phd in Nigeria, it still doesn't guarantee you anything good in the Nigeria I know. Just keep trying, and I hope one day you will smile . Im out!

nijanigga: You must be very hungry, what's 200,000k is going to do for you? less than $1500 USD. While senators and jona,ministers are sharing millions of dollars in seconds.
Nigerian youths are sell out and no hope in our youths.Our youths can't challenge the status-quo,they are always happy with crumbs.

aktunde: There may be, but I am not sure of any school that offers PGD in the U.S. Most offers Masters direct. So, you can easily escape the PGD thing, and go straight for Masters. Some U.S schools have agencies that convert foreign degrees to that of U.S standard. When my HND was converted by World Education Services (WES), it was an equivalent as a Bachelors in the U.S. So, as far as the school is concerned, I have a Bsc (after the conversion), and they accepted me for Masters. Depending on your undergraduate degree, you may be asked to take some prerequisite courses. But if your HND is directly related to your Masters, you can start the Masters direct. Most US schools look beyond your certificate. They consider your entrance scores (GRE,GMAT,TOEFL) and your statement of purpose. If you impress them with your write up, with a good test score and GPA, you are good to go! Since you said you did Petroleum engineering, I will advise you look for schools in Texas. you can research schools at www.univsource.com . Search by state, and look for schools in schools Texas. On a final note. Do not pay anyone to help you get admission in the US or to get visa. If you take your time to read, you can do it all by yourself. I did not pay agent one kobo to get here. I did it all by myself, and I got my US visa at first appearance on a virgin passport. This tells you how smart HND students can be If you need more information about studying in the US, I encourage you to check the travel section of nairaland, and read threads about studying in the U.S. That place is very helpful, and I consider it as the best section on nairaland.

aktunde: There may be, but I am not sure of any school that offers PGD in the U.S. Most offers Masters direct. So, you can easily escape the PGD thing, and go straight for Masters. Some U.S schools have agencies that convert foreign degrees to that of U.S standard. When my HND was converted by World Education Services (WES), it was an equivalent as a Bachelors in the U.S. So, as far as the school is concerned, I have a Bsc (after the conversion), and they accepted me for Masters. Depending on your undergraduate degree, you may be asked to take some prerequisite courses. But if your HND is directly related to your Masters, you can start the Masters direct. Most US schools look beyond your certificate. They consider your entrance scores (GRE,GMAT,TOEFL) and your statement of purpose. If you impress them with your write up, with a good test score and GPA, you are good to go! Since you said you did Petroleum engineering, I will advise you look for schools in Texas. you can research schools at www.univsource.com . Search by state, and look for schools in schools Texas. On a final note. Do not pay anyone to help you get admission in the US or to get visa. If you take your time to read, you can do it all by yourself. I did not pay agent one kobo to get here. I did it all by myself, and I got my US visa at first appearance on a virgin passport. This tells you how smart HND students can be If you need more information about studying in the US, I encourage you to check the travel section of nairaland, and read threads about studying in the U.S. That place is very helpful, and I consider it as the best section on nairaland.

kilokeys: My guy . I like u anyway.. It takes one idea, just one to explode..
Some places for lag too dirty jare. If the houses are clean, drainages are clean, rats go run enter bush.
Lol.. The rat idea is nt a so-good idea sha. Rats are mammals.. They r a neccesary evil sometimes. Seed dispersion, land burrowing e.t.c.
wldnt d chemical affect other rat-like animals like the grasscutter, squirrel and so on?. Even humans might nt be so safe. Seepage of chemicals into groundwater.
Eradication of a specie, any specie wld disrupt d ecosystem of that area.. What wld snakes eat when all rats are gone? Rats are easy meals for bigger predators.
My guy.. We shall get there.. Let the ideas roll in.. One wld be good enough. I am so sure

aktunde: Thanks my brother. You are talking about me here. And this is why my heart never stops bleeding for the youths of Nigeria. Especially those who couldn't find an escape route from such discrimination. Graduated with HND and served in 2006, I faced this discrimination as a job applicant. Universities in Nigeria will also not allow me to go straight for Masters despite my good strong GPA. I tried the PGD route to Masters. I was also frustrated by those seeking bribes which I could neither afford nor give at that time. Button line, I couldn't get a job with the HND, and I couldn't proceed educationally when I wanted to. I got stuck!! I applied for Masters with the same GPA, performed well in the entrance exams and I got admitted into for a Masters program in U.S. My country is too blind to see the potentials in me, but the smart country can see it and accepted me. They gave me all the opportunities, and right now, I am preparing for my Phd. After my Phd, I will rather remain here and show gratitude to the country which sees the potential in me, and gives me all the opportunity than rushing back to a country which almost ruined my potentials. Call it brain drain if you like, I don't care because Nigeria doesn't care about us (the HND Grads, other unemployed grads & the educated hustlers). And to you HND holders, don't let them hold you down. Struggle till you get to the top because they don't care about you. Your destiny is in your hands

kilokeys: ode!... Where dem dey sell brand new utility tractor with basic attachments like ploughs,ridgers, harrows and tines for 5m. Na motor? Or na teeth i go attach to the 3 point linkage or na ur wretched fingers i go put for d P.T.O shaft to work on d land? Besides, where in ogun state can u rent an acre (12plots) for 2,500 naira? Ignorant retard. If u r a petty farmer working with hoes. I am nt. I wldnt want to start that way. Besides, look at the big picture of what i want. An acre with basic farm structures, like accomodation/farm shed, for housing, security and tools, and for tractors and attachments, store for grains and fertilizers. I wld need to carry out land clearing and survey operations, wld need a water source for irrigation. Probably a borehole with tank, pumping machine incorporated with a drip-irrigation system over the 12 plots, pay my workers. U cant start meaningful farming in a small way. Na garden?
I am an agricultural engineer, who are you?

kilokeys: Guys guys... Personally i am skilled in music being doing it since 97. Hmmm, doing business wld nt improve u and the economy in the long run.
For instance, i read agricultural engineering. There is little one can do on his/her own. Wld i buy an acre land for 10m to plant maize?, buy a tractor of 45m?, when wld i recover my capital?.. These are the Government's responsibilities. most of the personal biz or runz or self employed stuff pple are talking abt profits little or nothing. can u run a home with its profits? Start a family?.
nigerians are just over-motivated jare... More than 5,000 biz names are registered with CAC every week. Everybody na General contractor, everybody dey into clearing and forwarding, branding, cleaning services and so on.. How does this help the country, or u ? Besides cash to feed urself, flex a lil. our Government needs to wake up jare. We are a consuming nation. Busy with paperworks. God help us

nitrogen: @2sexy, you are right, but the starter(op) is thinking and trying to present himself like a prof. motivator.

Repubocrat: You can even download a free app that includes all the companies that attend OTC on your smart phone. http://www.otcnet.org/2012/pages/about/index.php It's actually quite useful.

Repubocrat: You can even download a free app that includes all the companies that attend OTC on your smart phone. http://www.otcnet.org/2012/pages/about/index.php It's actually quite useful.

Idowuogbo: SMH!!! Poster, pls wot are DNA tests dia for?

Oma she o! Both u and ur friend need brain renewal.

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leki2: Please I need help. I am interested in doing my Masters in Subsea engineering next year but I want to soak myself with more knowledge of this chosen career path. I have looked for this book but to no avail "Handbook for Subsea engineering by Yong Bai & Qiang Bai" Please if anyone here has this book or any Subsea engineering book that will help me as i prepare myself for this challenging engineering field, i would be most grateful.

Idowuogbo: relax!!!!! dats romantica sect for u. anyways..... run gist na! lizzy don show love?

livapul86: ^^
Oga, this thread go cause wahala o! One young lady(from a different thread) has already made the mistake of marrying a man thinking he works with an OYEL company.